Fortnite’s Chapter 7‑Season 3 launched on June 6, 2026, immediately replacing the Golden Coast with the newly introduced Shattered Coast map and delivering a suite of four brand‑new weapons.
Season 3 Snapshot
The initial patch, v41.00, delivered the core content. Epic Games has tentatively set the next major update, v41.10, for June 25, 2026, promising fresh sprites, gear and storyline progress.
The final date on the calendar is August 19, 2026, when Season 3 will conclude and a fresh Chapter 7‑Season 4, patch 42.00, will arrive.
Shattered Coast – New Landscape
The live event “Shattered” demolished the Golden Coast mid‑season, giving way to the Shattered Coast terrain. The island’s point‑of‑interest lineup now includes:
- Lifty Lodge
- Battlewoods
- Latte Landing
- Wonkeeland
- Frosted Flats
- Sinister Strip
- Golden Grove
- Shaken Sanctuary
- Cluster Coast
- Sunken Shores
- Heatwave Harbor
- Calamari Canyon
- Chopped Shop
Only Wonkeeland and Latte Landing survived from the previous map. Developers note that locations such as Sinister Strip may evolve as the storyline unfolds, especially following the Dark Voyager’s victory alongside Geno during the Shattered event.
New Weapons and Loot Pool Modifications
Four freshly minted weapons have joined the loot loot base:
- Extending Focus Shotgun – a three‑round volley shotgun with variable spread and range.
- Chaos Exploder Rifle – a cannon that fires explosive, splash‑damage cubes.
- Lancehead Pistol – a high‑kill handgun that can be fired again after reloading to deliver extra damage.
- Surgical Burst Rifle – a modern burst‑fire assault rifle prized for steady accuracy.
The full weapon roster for Season 3 currently reads:
- Chaos Exploder Rifle
- Surgical Burst Rifle
- Extending Focus Shotgun
- Striker Pump Shotgun
- Maven Auto Shotgun
- Chaos Reloader Shotgun
- Ranger Pistol
- Lancehead Pistol
- Flex SMG
- Stinger SMG
- Hunting Rifle
- Overdrive Grenade
- Shield Breaker EMP
- Seven Sliders
- Business Turret
- Pulse Scanner
- Rift‑To‑Go
Sprite System – New Companions
Sprites now serve as core secondary items. Players can locate them, equip buffs, and store them permanently via Extraction Sites or Portable Extractors. The current list features:
- Water Sprite – increases the likelihood of rare chest drops.
- Earth Sprite – triggers an explosive burst after dealing a set damage threshold.
- Fire Sprite – replenishes shields when near water.
- Duck Sprite – activates shield regeneration while emoting.
- Ghost Sprite – provides short-term invisibility upon weapon reload.
- Demon Sprite – grants a health/shield siphon after an elimination.
- King Sprite – boosts pickaxe damage for aggressive structure play.
- Dream Sprite – randomly grants items, pulsing to legendary loot at max level.
- Punk Sprite – offers unpredictable, random buffs.
- Burnt Peanut Sprite – low‑chance spawn of legendary or mythic items upon killing.
- Zero Point Sprite – summons a small shield bubble when a healing item is used.
Every Thursday, a new sprite will become available as part of the weekly update cycle.
Mythic Weapon Lineup
Season 3 brings a set of powerful mythic weapons, tied to boss encounters and specific POIs:
- Voidblade’s Burst Rifle – drops from the Voidblade boss.
- Reacher Extending Shotgun – drops from the Skeletor boss.
- Wolfe’s Maven Auto Shotgun – drops from the Wolfe boss.
- Limitless Seven Sliders – located in the Electric Room of Sinister Strip.
- 9 mm Baba Yaga – found by rescuing John Wick’s dog.
- Mythic Striker Pump Shotgun – rewards completion of the Duck Race minigame near Heatwave Harbor.
Battle Pass Content
The Battle Pass for Season 3 introduces a blend of nostalgic icons and fresh faces. Skin selections include:
- Cluster
- Voidblade
- John Wick Pen & Ink
- Dylan
- The Guardian
- Wolfe
- Heatwave PJ
- Vanguard Slone
Players can also unlock John Wick’s dog as a sidekick through a storyline payoff at the island. The Guardian skin unlocks sprite‑based mecha styles, expanding cosmetic options.
Upcoming Sprites and Future Content
Leaks from HYPEX point to a roster of sprites slated for later releases: Football, John Wick, Sleepy, Drifter, Seven, Fishy, Boss, and Slap. These additions will continue to broaden the launcher’s variety as the season progresses.
Season 3 remains an evolution of Fortnite’s gameplay loop, with the Shattered Coast introducing fresh strategic points, a fresh weapon array, and a new sprite‑centric mechanic. The next update on June 25 will push these elements further, ensuring that mid‑season play stays crisp and dynamic. Stake your claim on the island before the clock ticks to August 19, and prepare for the next chapter to hit at patch 42.00.
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